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faefolkreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
3.5
When this was announced the my book club pick I instantly said ‘I’m not going to read that- it will be too sad’ but against my better judgment, when my library reservation came in I picked it up to read the first sentence- at least that way I could say I tried, right? Before I knew it I was 100 pages in, knowing this story was breaking my heart and still unable to not see it through to the end.
I read review that said The Berry Pickers is a quiet type of story, and I feel that encapsulates this book perfectly. It was a story about love and grief and loss and trauma, family and hopes and heartbreak, but told in such a soft and gentle way that it was letting me feel and grieve with the characters.
This book felt beautiful and real, but unfortunately that type of story just depresses me, and I was expecting a little more drive and gumption and character growth then what was planned. The lower rating is 100% a me problem- I just feel there could have been *more* in terms of Norma finding out her past, more for the resolution, more from Joe, more time exploring the racism and class system that was touched upon in this book and so many other things which were glanced past but not delved in to.
This book will be loved and appreciated by many- unfortunately it’s just not my cup of tea.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement and Infertility
themis_biblos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Even people who exude light and happiness have dark secrets. Sometimes, the lie becomes so entrenched it becomes the truth.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Abandonment
nilssjoberg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Racism, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
danaburrreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, Racism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Alcohol
franklybookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage and Kidnapping
nekobyyc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
sam_pocketrockbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
tommelisesofia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Colonisation
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Racism, Dementia, and Pregnancy
drozcl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Colonisation